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Smithsonite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Smithsonite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Augite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Smithsonite and Augite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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